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Aperture Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2023

$4699

Most California Sauvignon Blanc chases zippy, stainless-steel crispness. Jesse Katz went the other way. Inspired by white Bordeaux, where he spent time at Chateau Haut-Brion, Aperture's version blends in 20% Semillon and finishes fermentation slowly in French oak and concrete, resting on the lees for texture. The other 80% is Sauvignon Blanc drawn from cool Sonoma sites, and the barrel is seasoning, not the main event. The payoff is a white with real weight and layers that still stays bright and mouthwatering.

Shipping

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

93 points

"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is blended with 20% Sémillon and was matured for six months in 30% new French oak. It has alluring aromas of white peach, green guava, beeswax, tarragon and flint. It floods the mouth with pure, layered flavors delivered in a satiny texture. It’s balanced by electric acidity and has a long, perfumed finish. Treat it like a Bordeaux Blanc and allow it to gain savory complexity in bottle over the next 5-8 years." —Erin Brooks

Wine Enthusiast

94 points

"The wine opens with white flowers, Meyer lemon, rocky minerality and spice on the nose. The palate is broad, rich and long, with plenty of tension between the citrus-laden acidity and the plush texture lent by a little bit of Sémillon and barrel aging. This is among the best Sauvignon Blancs out there. Period." —Tom R. Capo

More about Aperture

We all know that wine trends move in waves. But vines don’t care about trends, and you certainly can’t plan for them if one day you want to drink wine produced from 80 year-old vines.

That’s the story behind Aperture’s Chenin Blanc. The vines were planted in the 1940s, in a quiet pocket of the North Coast, at a time when California was planting almost anything but Chenin. Decades later, as the grape finally has its moment, Jesse Katz is one of the few working with truly old vines, and doing so with clarity and care. His 2023 North Coast Chenin Blanc is as crisp and mineral as any Loire fan could hope for, but there’s also something unmistakably Californian in its sunshine and ease. A living time capsule, built for today.

Katz’s approach to winemaking is shaped by both precision and perspective. He grew up surrounded by art (his father is a world-renowned photographer) and brings that sense of composition and balance into the cellar. Every wine is a study in texture and line, focused not on power but on place. He’s also a master of small decisions: which block, which barrel, which pick date — all in service of letting the site speak.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Aromatic , Fruity , Herbaceous

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters and shellfish, ceviche, grilled fish, roast chicken, or goat cheese.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and textural but bright, with citrus, white peach, and a subtle herbal, flinty richness.

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